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Lack of Sonos Casting in YouTube Music is a Dealbreaker

Kellen November 14, 2020 23

We are in the final days of Google Play Music and (unsurprisingly) YouTube Music still lacks features to put it on equal footing with its outgoing music relative. There's one missing feature in particular that is going to be a dealbreaker for many, though....

This Could be the Spot to Track OnePlus Phone Security Updates

Kellen November 13, 2020 2

Google added OnePlus to their Android Security Bulletins page today with a link to OnePlus' security page. The page, which is a part of the OnePlus Security Response Center (OneSRC), might be a solid spot to track updates on currently supported OnePlus phones...

DEAL: OnePlus 8 12GB Model Down to Just $599 ($200 Off!)

Tim November 13, 2020 3

For a limited time, you can head over to OnePlus' online shop and snag a OnePlus 8 (12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant) for $200 off its usual price of $799. That savings brings the price down to $599, which for this phone, is a darn good deal. Read: OnePlus 8...

Verizon OnePlus 8 5G UW Gets October Security Patch, Gorgeous 5G Icon

Tim November 13, 2020 10

Verizon is shipping out an update to its OnePlus 8 5G UW device, labeled as software version IN2019_15_201103. Inside, owners will find the October security patch, as well as that gorgeous, beautiful, wonderful, amazing 5G icon that's been rolling out to all...

Messaging With Instant Translation and Capture Sharing Begins Slow Roll Out to Stadia Users

Tim November 13, 2020 4

Yet to be made official by Stadia in an announcement, users on the Stadia subreddit are discovering that a messaging feature is rolling out to the service in waves. Thanks to what users are sharing, this isn't some basic messaging hub. Inside, folks are seeing...

You Can Now Schedule Meetings in Google Calendar Straight From Google Chat

Tim November 13, 2020 4

Google announced this week that users can now schedule meetings in Google Calendar straight from Google Chat, which should be clutch for all of the busy professionals that use that app. To take advantage of this, click on the new dedicated Calendar icon which...

Google Says It’s Working on Nest Audio and Chromecast Integration

Tim November 13, 2020 9

The Wall Street Journal recently conducted a showdown between the Nest Audio, Amazon Echo, and Apple HomePod. While that's a solid battle there, an important tidbit straight from Google came from it, and if you were hoping for a better way to use Nest Audio as...

T-Mobile Galaxy S9 Lineup, Note 9 Receive October Security Patch and One UI 2.5

Tim November 12, 2020 3

T-Mobile is shipping out a few updates this week, specifically for the Galaxy S9 lineup, plus the Galaxy Note 9. Inside, owners of the aforementioned devices will benefit from the October security patch, plus changes that are part of Samsung's One UI 2.5...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 3

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 3

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 3

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 3

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 3

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 3

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 3

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 3

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 23

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 23

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 23

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 23

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 23

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 23

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 23

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 23

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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